The proposal positions the building as an ideal home for a gym operator, meeting the growing demand for fitness and well-being facilities in the area.

Located at the heart of a thriving and rapidly developing community, the Innovation Centre on Exploration Drive is a standalone building, set over two floors and measuring approximately 14,000 sq ft (1,300 sq m).

Over recent years, since the demolition of the former Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, the surrounding area has seen a surge in new residential developments, with hundreds of new homes currently being built and many more in the planning pipeline from leading developers like Cala and Persimmon Homes. This future influx of residents has created a significant need for local amenities, particularly fitness and leisure facilities, making this proposed change of use both timely and strategic. Overall, almost 900 homes are currently being built or are in the planning system.

Gordon Pirie, asset manager at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks, said: “We are very excited to submit this Change of Use Planning Application, which we believe reflects the evolving needs of the parks and the local community. With the area undergoing significant residential growth, there is an increasing demand for high-quality leisure facilities and we believe a gym operator would thrive in this prime location. This development will not only benefit residents but also add value to the wider business park.”